The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton

Name: The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton
Author: Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

By Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

American Literature

About This Book

The narrative reconstructs the life of Alexander Hamilton by interweaving documentary fact with novelistic invention, beginning with his West Indies origins and early hardships, moving through formative years and military and political advancement, and portraying his role in shaping early national finance, factional rivalries, and public controversies. The author recreates Caribbean and colonial settings from archival material to suggest how environment and lineage shaped character, dramatizes friendships, mentorships, and enmities that influenced policy and ambition, and culminates in the fatal personal conflict that ends his career, leaving a measured reflection on the tensions between public service, personal honor, and historical remembrance.

About the Author

Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn portrait

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton was an American author known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature. Born in 1857, she wrote extensively across various genres, including novels, essays, and short stories. Atherton's works often explore themes of feminism, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships. One of her notable novels, "A Daughter of the Vine," reflects her interest in the intricacies of family dynamics and personal identity. Throughout her career, she published over thirty works, establishing herself as a significant figure in American literary heritage.